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RE08 YNJ

2008 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,028 mi
Last recorded179,028 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 YNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 179,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 172,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 172,975 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted holed and sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Needs changing ASAP !! (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight leak ! Needs attention ASAP !! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Needs changing ASAP !! (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 158,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 150,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 138,817 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,671 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

offside beam image poor

oil leak evident

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,445 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,704 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,835 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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RE08 YNJ is a 2008 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 YNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 YNJ registered?

RE08 YNJ is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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